Pic lines

[stephen]

Jonathan is correct about the benefits of the PICC Line.
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<br />Also, I've had Peripheral, Midline, and PICC IVs. I was apprehensive about getting the PICC and resisted it, in favor of the other two. Once I got the PICC, that's the only way I would like to go in the future. It took less than 10 minutes to "install" and was not uncomfortable at all.
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<br />Be well.
<br />Stephen, 69 years old with CF

 

[kiwilady]

Yes, Jonathan has summed up your question well. I too, have a PICC inserted, have had no problems doing the final week of IV's at home. I find the big guns, via the IV method kick in alot faster than the oral A/Bs.

Eileen.

 

[kiwilady]

Yes, Jonathan has summed up your question well. I too, have a PICC inserted, have had no problems doing the final week of IV's at home. I find the big guns, via the IV method kick in alot faster than the oral A/Bs.

Eileen.

 

[kiwilady]

Yes, Jonathan has summed up your question well. I too, have a PICC inserted, have had no problems doing the final week of IV's at home. I find the big guns, via the IV method kick in alot faster than the oral A/Bs.
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<br />Eileen.

 

[Tisha]

In Spain and Sweden it's a bit different: you take either tablets or IV antibiotics. IV is usually performed using peripherical lines (arm/hand) and they are left in place "as long as they last", which tops for me was 12 days, but more usually 3-4 days and then the vein ends up breaking. When you get sick of veins breaking and trouble finding new ones, you get a port. I've had two (ages 13-18 I had it on my thigh, since last year I have it on my chest) and it's great because your arms are free and you can take care of everything on your own at home.
PICC lines are very rarely used in Spain. Yay for ports! The best since sliced bread! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[Tisha]

In Spain and Sweden it's a bit different: you take either tablets or IV antibiotics. IV is usually performed using peripherical lines (arm/hand) and they are left in place "as long as they last", which tops for me was 12 days, but more usually 3-4 days and then the vein ends up breaking. When you get sick of veins breaking and trouble finding new ones, you get a port. I've had two (ages 13-18 I had it on my thigh, since last year I have it on my chest) and it's great because your arms are free and you can take care of everything on your own at home.
PICC lines are very rarely used in Spain. Yay for ports! The best since sliced bread! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[Tisha]

In Spain and Sweden it's a bit different: you take either tablets or IV antibiotics. IV is usually performed using peripherical lines (arm/hand) and they are left in place "as long as they last", which tops for me was 12 days, but more usually 3-4 days and then the vein ends up breaking. When you get sick of veins breaking and trouble finding new ones, you get a port. I've had two (ages 13-18 I had it on my thigh, since last year I have it on my chest) and it's great because your arms are free and you can take care of everything on your own at home.
<br />PICC lines are very rarely used in Spain. Yay for ports! The best since sliced bread! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">